I was unfortunately unable to go to the first CPAT training session last week because I signed up for Sunday’s and they called me last minute and said that session was full and that I’d have to go Monday’s. Anyway I just received a text reminding me of my session tonight and it says to bring my CPAT registration card. Was this something I was supposed to get at the first session or through the mail? List number is 17xx

Hey guys, Ive been reading this sub for a while now. I know the FDNY has you sign off to check your medical records, but how far back do they go? I mean pretty much all of us had childhood doctors that only wrote on paper and might not even be in practice anymore. Nowadays everything is electronic so I know that's easy to obtain.

I think I may have torn a muscle of some sort, if I have to go to the doctor will the FDNY go into my medical records and check them or is their medical completely different? Like MEPs with the military? I don’t want to ruin my chances. If anything I’ll just deal with the pain

I don't want to put my foot in my mouth here since I'm not even on the job and realize how great a chance that is in itself; but still I'm wondering about assignment to SOC units. From talking to NYPD types it seems like a lot of assignments there (ESU, etc) are based on merit/tests/etc. I seem to get the (maybe wrong) impression SOC is more who you know/having a hook. Is this true?

Hi, I know there are some similar threads, but I think this year's ems list is a bit different due to the probable many emt's that have left to become firefighters in the recent years. Assuming the ems test is in September, approximately how long does it take for the list to be finalized and established? Also, will the list move quicker as well? I read the average time from test to call is about 1 year. If I score an 80 with hazmat/cevoc, would anyone have any rough estimates on how long it would take to get called from the time the list is established? Thanks!

Just roughly, does anyone know what list number theyre up to calling for the first class ? I have a friend who said theyre already up to around 2500 !! I dont see how thats possible this early unless a lot of people are declining.

What’s the best way to get to the Academy? On the website it suggests taking the Subway up to 125th then taking the bus out there, but I’ve learned to not trust the subway to get me anywhere on time. Are there any other options that you know about?

Hi there, hopefully I’m not violating the rules of this sub. First off, thank you all for you for service!
Yesterday my roommates and I heard a mysterious alarm that went off 3 times over 24 hours. Finally last night we realized it was the CO alarm (dumb, I know) and started freaking out. It didn’t sound like a failing battery or the sound of CO detection according to what we found on YouTube.
It went off again so we called the fire department. One of my roommates (Ben, who lives in the basement and identified which alarm was sounding) was really reluctant about it but they showed up and went downstairs to check. FD came up with an alarm and said it was showing a low battery signal and that their meter did not detect anything. But after they left, Ben said that wasn’t the alarm that was sounding. The CO alarm the FD found was on the floor, but the CO alarm sounding was on the ceiling.
Meanwhile it went off 3 times again over night. There’s no low battery signal. My roommates are convinced it’s fine but I’m gonna ask the super to check/replace it today.
In the meantime I’m just asking for verification from experts that if there was a CO issue the firefighter’s meter would have caught it. I won’t be home until 8PM and my cat is there so I’m worried. Admittedly I’m kind of paranoid and somewhat of a hypochondriac.
Tl;dr CO alarm sounding but FD’s meter didn’t detect anything, although they checked the wrong alarm. Are we fine?

I am currently a senior engineering student at the City College of New York and I have been tasked with designing a product that will help flood rescue teams during the aftermath of a natural disaster.

I was wondering if any current or retired FDNYs who have experience with flood rescue or water rescue in general would be interested in talking to me about their personal experiences either through Skype or phone call. So I can figure what sort of challenges and necessities are required when in the field.

If you know anyone who may be interested in discussing their experiences please PM me as well. Thanks all!

So far I am hearing that you need to be Active duty, or a reservist who completed his contract, or deployed at least once. So this means a reservist who has completed 5/6 years does not qualify for vet points?